Wiley Series 3 Exam Review 2015 + Test Bank: The National Commodity Futures Examination(Wiley FINRA)

The go-to guide for the Series 3, with practice, examples, strategies, and more Wiley Series 3 Exam Review 2015 + Test Bank is a comprehensive study guide for the FINRA Series 3 exam, which qualifies candidates to sell commodities or futures contracts. Created by the experts at The Securities Institute of America, Inc., this useful guide provides the information and practice you need to ace the exam. The book is designed to help you build and fine-tune your knowledge of each subject area covered, giving you the confidence you need to perform at your best. Work through review questions, study examples, and develop a strategy for the exam itself. You'll even find guidance toward effective studying methods that allow you to enter the exam fully mentally prepared. The National Commodities Futures Examination (Series 3) tests your knowledge of rules and statutes applicable to the markets. This intense two and a half hour test is a must for aspiring financial professionals, as passing means registration to conduct business in commodity futures and options. This book provides a valuable opportunity to test your knowledge and bring weak areas up to par, with complete coverage of exam topics. * Review practice questions taken from each subject area covered by the exam * Study hundreds of examples to clarify complex concepts and techniques * Gain insight into the best strategies and tips for taking the Series 3 * Develop an effective study plan to stay focused and keep stress to a minimum Although the exam is entry-level, the stakes are high and the subject matter is complex. Don't muddle through it alone and assume you're prepared this guide helps you be sure. For the Series 3 candidate serious about success, Wiley Series 3 Exam Review 2015 is your ticket to passing with flying colors the first time.

Table of Contents:
ABOUT THE SERIES 3 EXAM xiii ABOUT THIS BOOK xvii ABOUT THE TEST BANK xix ABOUT THE SECURITIES INSTITUTE OF AMERICA xxi CHAPTER 1 FUTURES AND FORWARDS 1 Introduction 1 The Spot Market 1 Forward Contracts 2 Futures 3 The Role of the Futures Exchange 3 Trading Futures on the Floor of the Exchange 4 Clearinghouse 5 Clearing Member Margin Calculations 7 Basis Grade 8 Cornering the Market 8 Delivery 8 Speculators and Hedgers 9 Pretest 11 CHAPTER 2 TRADING COMMODITY FUTURES 15 Introduction 15 Types of Orders 15 Market Orders 16 Buy Limit Orders 16 Sell Limit Orders 16 Stop Orders/Stop Loss Orders 17 Buy Stop Orders 18 Sell Stop Orders 18 Stop Limit Orders 19 Other Types of Orders 19 Commissions 26 Delivery Months 27 Pretest 29 CHAPTER 3 FUTURES PRICING 31 Introduction 31 Contract Sizes and Pricing 31 U.S. Treasury Futures 35 Stock Index Futures 36 Index Future Settlement 37 Foreign Currency Futures 37 Pretest 41 CHAPTER 4 PRICE FORECASTING 43 Introduction 43 Futures Market Pricing Structure 43 Agricultural Futures Pricing 46 Crop Year 46 Technical Analysis 47 Open Interest 50 Pretest 53 CHAPTER 5 SPECULATION AND HEDGING 57 Introduction 57 Speculation 57 Margin 60 Maintenance Margin 62 Open Trade Equity 63 Changes to the Margin Requirement 66 Hedging 67 Case Study: Long Hedger 68 Case Study: Short Hedger 69 How to Manage an Imperfect Hedge 71 A Change in Basis Price 72 Hedging Financial Risks 75 Using Index Futures as a Hedge 75 Beta Hedge 76 Currency Hedge 77 Interest Rate Hedge 79 Pretest 83 CHAPTER 6 COMMODITY FUTURES OPTIONS AND COMMODITY FUTURES SPREADS 87 Introduction 87 Option Classification 87 Call Options 87 Put Options 88 Option Classes 88 Option Series 88 Bullish vs. Bearish 88 Bullish 88 Bearish 89 Possible Outcomes for an Option 89 Exercised 89 Sold 90 Expire 90 Exercise Price 90 Managing an Option Position 90 Buying Calls 90 Maximum Gain Long Calls 91 Maximum Loss Long Calls 91 Determining the Breakeven for Long Calls 91 Selling Calls 92 Maximum Gain Short Calls 92 Maximum Loss Short Calls 93 Determining the Breakeven for Short Calls 93 Buying Puts 94 Maximum Gain Long Puts 94 Maximum Loss Long Puts 94 Determining the Breakeven for Long Puts 95 Selling Puts 95 Maximum Gain Short Puts 96 Maximum Loss Short Puts 96 Determining the Breakeven for Short Puts 96 Option Premiums 97 In the Money Options 98 At the Money Options 98 Out of the Money Options 98 Intrinsic Value and Time Value 99 Premiums for Options on Treasury Bond Futures 99 Premiums for Options on Treasury Bill Futures 100 Multiple Option Positions and Strategies 100 Long Straddles 100 Maximum Gain Long Straddle 101 Maximum Loss Long Straddle 101 Determining the Breakeven for Long Straddle 102 Short Straddles 103 Maximum Gain Short Straddle 104 Maximum Loss Short Straddle 104 Determining the Breakeven for Short Straddle 104 Spreads 106 Price Spread/Vertical Spread 106 Calendar Spread/Time Spread 106 Diagonal Spread 107 Analyzing Spreads/Price Spreads 107 Bull Call Spreads/Debit Call Spreads 107 Maximum Gain Bull Call Spread 108 Maximum Loss Bull Call Spread 109 Determining the Breakeven for a Bull Call Spread 109 Spread Premiums Bull Call Spread 109 Bear Call Spreads/Credit Call Spreads 110 Maximum Gain Bear Call Spread/Credit Call Spread 110 Maximum Loss Bear Call Spread 111 Determining the Breakeven for a Bear Call Spread 111 Spread Premiums Bear Call Spread 112 Bear Put Spreads/Debit Put Spreads 113 Maximum Gain Bear Put Spread/Debit Put Spread 113 Maximum Loss Bear Put Spread 113 Determining the Breakeven for a Bear Put Spread 114 Spread Premiums Bear Put Spread 114 Bull Put Spreads/Credit Put Spreads 115 Maximum Gain Bull Put Spread 115 Maximum Loss Bull Put Spread 115 Determining the Breakeven for Bull Put Spread 116 Spread Premiums Bull Put Spread 116 Synthetic Risk and Reward 117 Long Futures Short Calls/Covered Calls 118 Long Futures Long Puts/Married Puts 118 Short Futures Long Calls 118 Short Futures Short Puts 118 Delta 119 Spreading Futures Contracts 119 Pretest 123 CHAPTER 7 CFTC & NFA AND REGULATIONS 127 Introduction 127 The Commodity Exchange Act of 1936 127 The National Futures Association 128 Futures Commission Merchant 129 Introducing Broker 130 Commodity Pool Operator 130 Commodity Trading Advisor 132 Risk Disclosure Documents 132 Customer Accounts 138 Individual Account 139 Joint Account 139 Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship 140 Joint Tenants in Common 140 Transfer on Death 140 Death of a Customer 141 Partnership Accounts 141 Corporate Accounts 141 Discretionary Trading Authorization 141 Managing Discretionary Accounts 142 Arbitration 142 The Arbitration Process 143 The CFTC Reparation Process 144 Awards Under Arbitration 144 Currency Transactions 144 The Patriot Act 144 U.S. Accounts 145 Foreign Accounts 145 Annual Compliance Questionnaire 146 Ethics Training 146 Violations and Complaints 146 Position Reporting and Speculative Position Limits 147 Written Communication with the Public 148 Customer Confirmations 148 Customer Account Statements 149 Record Keeping 149 Business Continuity Plan 150 Pretest 151 ANSWER KEYS 155 Chapter 1: Futures and Forwards 155 Chapter 2: Trading Commodity Futures 156 Chapter 3: Futures Pricing 157 Chapter 4: Price Forecasting 157 Chapter 5: Speculation and Hedging 158 Chapter 6: Commodity Futures Options & Commodity Futures Spreads 159 Chapter 7: CFTC & NFA and Regulations 160 GLOSSARY OF EXAM TERMS 163 INDEX 177